Fouzi Lekjaa — President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, claimed the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane.
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Audio By VocalizeFIFA said on Friday that a decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final would be made "in due course", after Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa said the showpiece match would be staged in Morocco. …
Why Mourinho wants 2030 World Cup final played at the Bernabeu instead of LisbonCitizen Digital
… REUTERS/Amr Alfiky Audio By Vocalize FIFA said on Friday that a decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final would be made "in due course", after Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa said the showpiece match would be staged in Morocco. …
FIFA rebuffs Morocco claim over 2030 World Cup finalCitizen Digital
… "The province of Benslimane will have the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final," Fouzi Lekjaa told a political party event in Bouznika, Morocco on Thursday, EFE reported. …
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… He was flanked by Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe from South Africa and first vice-president Fouzi Lekjaa. …
Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win WAFCONCitizen Digital
… the third place play-off.Fifa president Gianni Infantino led other dignitaries in enjoying the final together with his Caf counterpart Patrice Motsepe, Cameroon Prime Minister Joseph Ngute, Cameroon Football Federation Fecafoot Samuel Eto and his Morocco counterpart Fouzi Lekjaa …
Three-star Cameroon crowned WAFCON champions with victory over MalawiCitizen Digital
… Four of the six signatories -- Al-Thani, the head of Egypt's football federation, Hany Abo Rida, Morocco's Fouzi Lekjaa and Mauritania's Ahmed Yahya -- are also FIFA Council members. …
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… Supporters "The FIFA president's decision was wise as it prioritises the unity and cohesion of all the member associations of FIFA for all the initiatives of developing football." Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan Football Federation, who added Infantino had his full backin …
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… Morocco is to co-host the 2030 World Cup and Moroccan Football chief Fouzi Lekjaa is one of the few to have publicly supported Infantino since the humiliating climbdown. …
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation planThe Standard
… Morocco is to co-host the 2030 World Cup and Moroccan Football chief Fouzi Lekjaa is one of the few to have publicly supported Infantino since the humiliating climbdown. …
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation planThe Standard
… He watched the group match with FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom and Confederation of African Football (CAF) first vice-president Fouzi Lekjaa, a Moroccan. …
Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finalsAs Morocco, Spain and Portugal prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco's football federation president claimed the final would be held in Morocco, while Real Madrid coach José Mourinho argued the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid would be a more appropriate venue. FIFA said a final decision would be made in due course.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
As Morocco, Spain and Portugal prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco's football federation president claimed the final would be held in Morocco, while Real Madrid coach José Mourinho argued the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid would be a more appropriate venue. FIFA said a final decision would be made in due course.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA rejected Morocco football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's claim that the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane, Morocco, stating no decision has yet been made and will be announced "in due course."
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane, near Casablanca, at the $1-billion Hassan II stadium being built with a projected capacity of 115,000. FIFA has not yet announced the venue, with Spain and Morocco competing to host the match.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the WAFCON final in Rabat on Sunday to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon, who failed initial qualification but were added as one of the four highest-ranked losers after the tournament expanded from 12 to 16 teams, defeated Malawi with goals from Marie Ngah (twice) and Naomi Eto.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Marie Gisele Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added one goal as Cameroon defeated debutant Malawi 3-0 in the African Women Cup of Nations final on August 16 in Rabat, Morocco, claiming the continental title for the first time after losing three previous finals to Nigeria.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Qatar challenged the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in an open letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it was not consulted before the three confederations issued the statement.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned his controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup, described as a "humiliating climbdown." Though he received support from senior directors and a confederation this week, his position remains precarious ahead of his potential re-election for a fourth and final term next March.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received "full support" from senior directors following a crisis meeting in Morocco, though the organisation apologised for errors made in handling a now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, which had faced widespread criticism.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's leadership has given "full support" to president Gianni Infantino following his decision to shelve a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment, while acknowledging "errors" were made in how the proposal was handled after it was leaked to media.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Malawi, the lowest-ranked of 16 tournament qualifiers, advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after losing 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, finishing first in Group C alongside Nigeria and Zambia on six points. Nigeria also qualified by defeating Egypt 6-2, and the two will face Ghana or Mali and Cameroon respectively in the quarter-finals.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on August 5, 2026, amid criticism over his shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, with calls for his resignation growing since he abandoned the proposal.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday as pressure mounts over his now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luis Figo publicly called for Infantino to step down, writing in the Daily Mail that he represents "the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour" in football.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino came under fire from continental governing bodies after withdrawing a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. UEFA said Infantino had lost their confidence through a "shabby, back room, opaque deal," while CONCACAF called for "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency" and criticized his "poor governance and leadership."
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sanaa Mssoudy scored in the 84th minute to give hosts Morocco a 1-0 victory over Algeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations group match in Rabat on Thursday.
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